新加坡：新加坡伊斯兰教理事会（MUIS）周三（10月14日）建议计划进行副朝觐（Umrah）的新加坡人考虑推迟前往沙特阿拉伯的行程，这与新加坡外交部（MFA）因安全风险加剧而建议推迟所有前往该国旅行的建议相一致。
SINGAPORE: The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on Wednesday (Oct 14) advised Singaporeans planning to perform Umrah to consider postponing their trips to Saudi Arabia, in line with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' (MFA) advisory to defer all travel to the country due to heightened security risks.
“我们理解副朝觐之旅对我们的朝觐者及其家人意味着什么。对许多人来说，这是一段深刻的个人信仰之旅，是他们期待已久、为此储蓄并准备了很长一段时间的旅程，”新加坡伊斯兰教理事会在其网站和社交媒体页面发布的另一份公告中表示。
"We understand how much an Umrah journey means to our pilgrims and their families. For many, it is a deeply personal journey of faith, one they have looked forward to, saved for and prepared for some time," MUIS said in a separate advisory posted on its website and social media pages.
“我们寻求社区的理解，在安全风险仍然加剧的情况下，采取必要的安全预防措施并考虑推迟行程。”新加坡外交部周二建议不要前往沙特阿拉伯，因为该国针对民用航空和能源基础设施的袭击事件有所增加。
"We seek the community's understanding in taking the necessary safety precautions and consider postponing their journey while the security risk remains heightened." MFA on Tuesday advised against travelling to Saudi Arabia as the country experiences an increase in attacks targeting civilian aviation and energy infrastructure.
自上周以来，也门与伊朗结盟的胡塞武装在冲突升级之际，袭击了沙特的机场和石油设施。
Since last week, Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis have targeted Saudi airports and oil facilities amid an escalating conflict.
新加坡伊斯兰教理事会表示，正鼓励副朝觐旅行社为现有预订的旅客提供明确信息，并在可能的情况下，为推迟或重新安排计划行程提供灵活的安排。
MUIS said it is encouraging Umrah travel agents to assist those with existing bookings with clear information and, where possible, flexible arrangements for postponing or rescheduling their planned trips.
“我们认识到朝觐者可能会面临并非自身过错导致的财务影响，并敦促运营商以谨慎、公平和理解的态度处理此类案件，”新加坡伊斯兰教理事会补充道。
"We recognise that pilgrims may face financial implications through no fault of their own, and urge operators to handle such cases with care, fairness and understanding," MUIS added.
新加坡伊斯兰教理事会建议目前身处沙特阿拉伯的新加坡人保持冷静，遵循当地当局和新加坡外交部的建议，并与他们的旅行运营商和航空公司保持联系。
MUIS advised Singaporeans who are currently in Saudi Arabia to remain calm, follow the advice of local authorities and MFA, and stay in contact with their travel operators and airlines.
该理事会补充说，将继续密切监测事态发展，并与相关政府机构协调，在必要时提供最新信息。“我们感谢社区的耐心和理解，并鼓励朝觐者及其家人随着局势的发展，继续以官方建议为指导，”该理事会表示。
It added that it will continue to mointor developments closely and coordinate with releavent government agencies to provide updates where necessary, "We appreciate the community's patience and understanding, and encourage pilgrims and their families to remain guided by official advisories as the situation evolves," the council said.
“我们与朝觐者及其家人怀有共同的希望，即该地区的安全状况能很快改善。我们祈祷他们平安健康，并希望在条件允许时，他们能够安全且安心地实现进行副朝觐的愿望，”新加坡伊斯兰教理事会补充道。
"We share the hopes of our pilgrims and their families that safety in the region will improve soon. We pray for their safety and well-being, and that they will be able to fulfil their intention to perform Umrah safely and with peace of mind when circumstances permit," MUIS added.